Zhouzhuang Water Town, renowned as Venice of the East, is one of the most famous water towns in China. It's situated in the Jiangsu province, about 30 kilometers southeast of the city of Suzhou. This ancient town, which dates back more than 900 years, boasts a landscape decorated with waterways, stone bridges, and well-preserved ancient residential houses. The town's layout is defined by its network of rivers and lakes, with the majority of transportation by water. Visitors can take boat rides along the waterways to fully experience the charm of this historic place. Architectural highlights in Zhouzhuang include the Shen's House, a sprawling residential compound of a wealthy merchant, and the Zhang's House, which is over 400 years old. Twin Bridges, composed of Shide Bridge and Yongan Bridge, are the most iconic and frequently photographed in Zhouzhang and symbolize the town’s beauty and rich cultural past. With its mesmerizing watery landscapes, Zhouzhuang offers a tranquil escape from the bustling modernity of China's cities.
In 2024, it's even better than before. We wandered through the amazing maze of ancient stone sidewalks beside the canals all afternoon and into the evening, when the lights come on and it looks even m..
Worth a visit, at least to experience the "#1 water town in china"
This was described in the net as the busiest water town. We went on a Friday, and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Maybe it was because it was excruciatingly hot at that time. Towards the evenin..
Excellent, but very, very expensive, unless you will come in a group. 200 yuan for a ride. They earn money on tourists. Even take extras for songs.
Kayeriser
Wrote on 14th Apr, 2024
Will visit again
It's very touristy which retains it's old charm and serenity. There are several shops and restaurants. Prices are reasonable.
kk3n
Wrote on 12th Jul, 2023
Magical place
Magical place. Definitely worth a visit. Before we traveled we assumed it was just one block or so, but it's actually big enough to walk around for three days. It's a little Venice interlaced with ..
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